CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features 1 Specification 1 Contents 2 Tools And Items 3 Assembly of the front landing gears 4 Assembly of horizontal tail & 5 vertical tail and tail wheel Assembly of main wings, 6-7 front landing gear and propeller Centre of Gravity 7 Pre-Flight Check 8 Flight 8-9 Tips 9 Problem Solving 10 Notes 11-12
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing H-king s Piper J3 Navy Cub Electric R\C airplane, Piper is a Propeller airplane which is ideal for the beginners, seasoned flyer s and scale enthusiasts. The Navy cub will perform most aerobatic manoeuvres from loops to stall turns, low slow flyby s is the best thing about flying the navy cub. Made from tough EPO foam means it will handle all the bumps and repairing any damage is a breeze. In order to fly the Piper, please make sure you read through the instructions carefully before attempting to operate the model for the first time. You alone are responsible for the safe operation of your radio-controlled model. Young people should only be permitted to operate this model under the instruction and supervision of an adult who is aware of hazards involved in this activity. FEATURES: - Authentic Scale scheme. (Thank you JB) - Perfect aerobatic manoeuvres, such as rolls,loops, and stall turns. - Stable invert flight. - Excellent scale performance. - Excellent stability of nosing up and down. - Controllable landings and easy to fly. - Modular design easy to replace the spare parts. - Wingspan (approx): 1400mm (55 ) - Length: 950 mm - Flying weight: 1800g - Wing load: 56 g/dm² - 45A ESC, Powerful 3648 Brushless outrunner motor with 700kv - 4 x 9g servos - Battery: 2200mHa 3~4S LiPo Battery SPECIFICATION (BRUSHLESS VERSION) 1
CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Cowl 2. Fuselage 3. Main Wing 4. Horizontal Wing 5. Landing gear set 6. Vertical Wing 7. Propeller 8. Wing Rod 9. Prop Adaptor 10. Motor 11. Spare Parts 12. ABS plastic wing support 13. Inclined strut 2
TOOLS AND ITEMS To assemble this airplane you need to prepare some tools. Cutter Knife Pliers Triangle Scissors Screwdriver Nippers 3
ASSEMBLY OF THE FRONT LANDING GEARS: 1 2 3 Glue the steel wire to Glue the front wheel to the steel wire. Glue the stand of the the Gear cover of front front landing gears to landing gear. the gear cover. 4 Attach springs to landing gear and use heatshrink to cover springs. 5 6 Screw the wheel into the steel wire in Screw the wheel chock and wheel into the steel clockwise direction. wire to ensure the flexible rotation of wheel. 7 Prepared the front landing gears as shown. 4
ASSEMBLY OF HORIZONTAL TAIL 3 & VERTICAL TAIL & TAIL WHEEL: 1 2 Install the screw horns in the steering holder with screw. (PA1.7X15mm 2pcs) 4 Install the screw horns Install the Rudder plate in the horizontal tail. in the vertical tail. (PA1.7X15mm 4pcs) 5 Install the horizontal tail in fuselage with screw. (PM3.0mmX30mm 2 pcs) 6 Install the vertical tail and screw onto fuselage with screw. (PM3.0X45mm 1pcs, PM3.0X40mm 1pcs). 7 Install the rear landing gear with glue. Fix the rear landing gear with screw. (PA2.6X8mm 2pcs) 8 Fix one end of the control arm in the steering holder, the other end to steering arm, close the chuck after leveling elevator. (0.5X4X24.8mm 2pcs) 5
ASSEMBLY OF MAIN WINGS, FRONT LANDING GEAR AND 1 2 ROPELLER: Install the control leveling aileron. horns of aileron. (1.2X65mm 2pcs) (PA1.7X15mm 8 pcs) 3 Install the steel wire with the second hole on servo arm, close the chuck after. Put reinforcing rod into the holes on left and right wing with two ends. Then fasten reinforcing rod with screws. 4 5 Connect two steering devices with Y wire. Install the main wing and cabin with screws. The Y wire will reach equipment bay after (PM3.0X35mm 2pcs) through the hole on cockpit. 6 7 8 Put inclined strut into Fix front landing gear the right hole on with steel wire. main wing. 6
Tighten diagonal draw bar and dam-board with screws. (PA2.6X20mm) 9 Fix the horizontal wing and vertical wing with stree wire. (Spring: 0.5X4X24.1mm 8pcs) (For horizontal 1.0X94mm 2pcs For vertical 1.0*94mm 2 pcs) 10 Fix propeller into the spindle of motor. Then tighten it up with spacer and screw. CENTER OF GRAVITY PRE-FLIGHT CHECK 1. Check wings and control surfaces for alignment and damage. Check all connections for control services. Check all screws and glued surfaces. 2. Check the propeller, adaptor and undercarriage. 3. Check the H-King Navy Cub s Centre of Gravity. (CoG) 4. Always turn your transmitter on before powering your RC plane. 7
5. Switch the transmitter on, then switch the receiver on. 6. Always perform a range check with your transmitter. Make sure your plane is secure to prevent damage to people and property. 7. Check plane responds properly to control signals. 8. Re-check all your control services, airframe, screws and undercarriage etc. 9. If there is no interference, the plane is now ready to fly. FLIGHT Take-off: 1. Face into the wind, slowly increase the throttle, use the rudder to keep the cub flying straight. Slowly add elevator and throttle to rotate and become airborne. 2. Start to turn your cub downwind slowly gaining height, once at height and you are comfortable with the flying attitude of your plane start your trimming of your control surfaces. With 50% of throttle the cub should fly straight and level. 3. Be careful not to over control the plane, just keep steady and straight and climb to a safe height. At this point you should start to make circular climbs and then into level flight. Become more familiar with your H-King Navy Cub. As your flying confidence develops the more manoeuvres you can add to your flying. Flight: 1. The plane should fly level at around 50% of full throttle. 2. The flight time will be prolonged if you allow the plane to sometimes glide at a safe altitude. Landing: Now you have flown your first flight, it s time to land. Make sure you do a practice approach. After this approach start your landing pattern beginning with a downwind leg, reducing throttle to slow the cub to a suitable speed. Turn onto your base leg part of the circuit, use your rudder elevator and ailerons to fly a co-ordinated turn. Turn onto final approach keep flying the cub straight using the rudder to adjust yaw control, the elevator controls your attitude and the throttle controls your altitude. Using this method, the cub is easy to control. Slowly decrease throttle and slowly fly the cub onto its main landing gear when cub settles on its main landing gear then you can slowly cut the throttle and slowly apply elevator 8
to get the tail gear to rest. You have now finished your first flight. Taxi your plane and safely remove the flight battery and power off your transmitter. TIPS 1. Train yourself with an RC flight model simulator, before you fly the H-King J3 Navy Cub electric RC airplane. It will help you with coordination for when fly your model. 2. Taxi the J3 Navy Cub on the ground to learn the direction control of the plane. Please remember when the plane fly's towards to you the aileron and rudder control direction is reversed. 3. Flying with the assistance of an experienced flyer will help your first-time flight. 4. Do not fly in the strong wind or inclement weather. 5. Always face the wind when taking off and landing. 6. Do not fly the plane above or behind you, this can lead to disorientation, always fly the plane in front of the flight line and never behind. 7. Please consider purchasing a spare battery pack for longer flights. 8. Do not fly this plane with damaged or broken parts this may result in accidents or injury. Spare parts are available via our website. PROBLEM SOLVING: Phenomenon Typical error Problem solving Motor do not work 1. The battery is not full charged 2. The battery of the transmitter in low power. 3. There is some broken circuit in the plane 1. Charge the battery 2. Replace the battery in the transmitter. 3. Check motor ESC connection. 9
Cannot fly in a line 1. Motor/esc connection error 1. Swap around any 2 of the 3 ESC/motor wire connections Cannot climb 1. The servo lead is connected to Rx incorrectly. 2. The servo is damaged. 1. Make sure the servo leads are connected properly. 2. Replace servo. Short control distance 1. Control surfaces not centered. 2. CoG is not in the correct position. 1. Adjust the trims on the transmitter. 2. Re-position lipo as suggested. 1 0
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